Thomas Petes, 'monk of science' and Duke geneticist, studies cancer through yeast
(10/29/12 10:08am)
Duke geneticist Thomas Petes explores the mechanisms of cancer cells by examining a less menacing subject—yeast.
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Duke geneticist Thomas Petes explores the mechanisms of cancer cells by examining a less menacing subject—yeast.
In a steamy and packed Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, the Blue Devils held their first home competition against Florida State, UNC Wilmington and Virginia Tech.
The Blue Devils will host No. 15 Florida State and Virginia Tech and UNC Wilmington at 2 p.m. Saturday at Taishoff Aquatic Pavillion.
“It’s all about the process,” Duke head coach Dan Colella said.
In the Blue Devils’ opening meet of the season, they hope to ‘pop some swims.’
Brian Hare is a progressive scientist. An associate professor of evolutionary anthropology, Hare leads the Hominoid Psychology Research Group and directs the Duke Canine Cognition Center. In his spare time, he is also a vocal advocate of the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Bill, which calls for ending chimpanzee research in laboratories. This commitment led him to speak at an Institute of Medicine hearing on behalf of the bill last year, which passed a Senate committee in July and is currently under review in both chambers of Congress.
Duke basketball never stops. Except sometimes it does for a worthy cause.
Both on and off the field, Duke’s sports medicine department keeps a watchful eye on Blue Devil athletes.
A bill proposed to protect laboratory apes and lower costs faces mixed support in the scientific community, even as major research organizations have deemed chimpanzee research largely unnecessary.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has mobilized a global network of activism and fundraising to fight breast cancer. Some of those funds have now been put to work at Duke.
Duke University’s success in improving heart attack treatment in North Carolina will be emulated in other parts of the country.
Two engineering students are getting hands-on with energy efficiency.
Although treating adolescents for depression may prevent future drug abuse, it has no effect on future alcohol-related disorders, a Duke study found.
Exercise may actually worsen the health of some individuals, according to a recent Duke study.
Last month, James Hildebrand, medical technologist and supervisor of the Duke Allergy Lab, became one of the year’s four recipients of the Presidential Award, one of the highest awards given to Duke faculty and staff. In his 27 years at Duke, Hildebrand has formulated almost 120,000 customized allergy vaccines. He also assisted in the development of electronic record-keeping software for the lab, years before Duke Medicine went digital. He recently spoke with The Chronicle about making customized allergy vaccines, the jump from paper cards to digital notation and receiving the Presidential Award.
Junior Andrew Wenger juggles more than just soccer balls—he balances a professional soccer career with the Montreal Impact with his classes at Duke.
Senior Paulie Harraka has long dreamed of being a full-time NASCAR driver. But while the talent showed itself rapidly, finding the funding for his dream has taken more time.
An eye care visionary has set his sights on establishing the first national center for sports vision.
After more than one year of working with Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, The Monday Life plans to expand its fundraising efforts to five additional hospitals nationwide.
Disparities in immigrant health may reflect larger problems in U.S. health care, including a need for more preventative care.